Sri Lanka Nature Tour (13 Days / 12 Nights)

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Description

Embark on a remarkable journey through Sri Lanka’s hidden treasures and discover the lesser-known gems of this enchanting island. Our 13-day Off the Beaten Track Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore off-the-radar destinations, engage with local communities, and immerse yourself in the authentic beauty of Sri Lanka.

Duration

13 Days, 12 Nights

Tour Type

Continues

Group Size

Language

English, Russian, German

Highlights

Includes accommodation an expert guide, meals, transport.
Proceed to Kalpitiya to make Dolphin & Whale Watching tour.
Make Full Day Jeep Safari at Wilpattu National Parl.
Overnight stay at Wilpattu Camp Site.
Overnight stay at Camp Site in Knuckles.
Overnight stay at Lodge in Gal Oya.

Included

Meeting at the airport upon arrival and assistance during the stay
Daily Bottle of Mineral water
Airport to Airport Services
All Transfers in Air Con car with English Speaking Chauffeur Guide
Accommodation in mentioned hotels with meals mentioned as above
Picnic lunch on Day 4
Entrance Fees, boat charges, jeeps for safaris, according to the itinerary
All Applicable Taxes & Service Charges

Excluded

Meals not mentioned above
Extras of personal nature.
Tips and gratuities.
Extra services other than those specified

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 - ARRIVAL – SINHARAJA

On arrival, meet & greet at the airport and transfer to hotel in Sinharaja. Check-in to the hotel and relax to recover from the jet lag.

Check in at hotel.

Day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sinharaja.

Day 2 - CYCLE TRIAL IN VILLAGE

Breakfast at hotel.

Trek through the Sinharaja Rain Forest, one of Asia’s best known Rain Forests. The Sinharaja Rain Forest is a biodiversity hotspot and recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Sinharaja Rain Forest being just 21km from east to west and 07km from north to south is relatively small in contrast to other rain forests. However this living heritage with its high diversity of vegetation has made it a favorable sanctuary for various species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, fish, amphibians and plant life; all co-existing within the ecosystem, resulting in over 50% of the country’s endemic species of wildlife being found here.

The vegetation at Sinharaja is that of a tropical wet evergreen forest with large trees that grow to heights of 35m to 40m and even going up to 50m, believed to have unbelievable genetic potential.

Fauna of Sinharaja have revealed that there is a high degree of endemism among the butterflies, fish, amphibians, reptiles, bird and mammals. The most common deer species is the Sambhur, The Monk deer and Barking deer are also found within the reserve. Leopards are very seldom sighted, but their frequent presence has been confirmed by tracks and other signs. The rare endemic birds to be seen in Sinharaja are the Red-faced Malkoha, the Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, the Ashy-headed Barbbler, and the White – headed Starling and the Green – billed Coucal the rarest of Sri Lankan birds.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Sinharaja.

Day 3 - SINHARAJA – ELEPHANT TRANSIT HOME – YALA

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Uda Walawe. (Approx. Transfer time: 3 hours) Visit the Elephant Transit Home. Human-elephant conflict is a major threat to the survival of elephants in Sri Lanka, with many elephants being orphaned or lost: this is where Elephant Transit Home comes in. The elephant calves are taken in, nurtured and cared for back to health. The elephants are free to roam around and are never chained – Elephant Transit Home ensures that human contact is kept to a minimum in order to maximize their chance of survival when they are returned to the wild.

Leave for Yala. (Approx. Transfer time: 1 hour)

Check in at Camp Site.

Dinner and overnight stay at Camp Site in Yala.

Day 4 - FULL DAY YALA NATONAL PARK JEEP SAFARI

Picnic breakfast & lunch.

Early morning make full day jeep safari at Yala National Park. Yala national park is the second largest and most visited national safari park in Sri Lanka with numerous type of wildlife and also known for its variety of eco systems and rich biodiversity. It is situated in dry semi-arid climatic region which hosts various ecosystems from moist monsoon forests to freshwater and marine wetlands. Yala is home to 44 varieties of mammal and 215 bird species with seven are endemic bird species to the country. Among its more famous residents are the world’s biggest concentration of leopards, majestic elephants, sloth bears, sambars, jackals, spotted dear, peacocks, crocodiles and wild buffalos.

Evening return to camp site.

Dinner and overnight stay at Camp Site in Yala.

Day 5 - YALA – ELLA

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Ella. (Approx. Transfer time: 2.5 hours) Ella is a small laid-back town with amazing landscapes consisting of mountains, hilltops and luscious green tea estates. The meaning of “Ella” is waterfall and the town stands up to its name due to the many waterfalls found in and around the area.

Visit Rawana Caves. It’s famous historical landmark which is located on a rock in Ella. Ravana cave and tunnel network is a massive creation by King Ravana located in Ella Sri Lanka connected with cities / dairy farms & airports.

Visit the glorious Nine Arch Bridge between Ella and Demodara station is one of the engineering marvels in the early 20th century. The bridge, which is almost 100 years old, has been built with blocks of stone and cement without any strengthening iron or concrete. The giant arches take the bridge on a curved path to link to mountains.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Ella.

Day 6 - ELLA

Early breakfast at hotel.

Make visit to Lipton Seat is a popular vantage point, from where Sir Thomas Lipton would sit with a cup of tea in hand and proudly look over his estate. From here you will see one of the most breathtaking views, as the sun rises, the hills turn from a dark blue to vibrant green, the sky transforms into a kaleidoscope of colour from lilac with a burst of pink and orange before finally turning blue.

Visit to a tea factory & plantation, walk through tea plantations and take shots of “Tea Leaf Plucker Ladies” and plantation workers as they go about their daily workday. Tea plantations also offer panoramic views of the surrounding hill country, which is excellent for taking landscapes. Then to the factory where the all-important conversion to “made” black tea happens. The machinery used is of very traditional British design, some as old as 100 years. The process is a very artisanal one, unchanged for a century. Observe the process of manufacturing tea, tea grading and taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea.

Visit the Diyaluma Water fall, the Sri Lanka's second tallest waterfall. The top part of the waterfall is made up of small pools and can enjoy the breathtaking views from 220m up.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Ella.

Day 7 - ELLA – TRAIN TO NUWARA ELIYA

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to Ella Railway Station. Make scenic train trip to Nuwara Eliya, also known as Sri Lanka’s “Little England”, is the prime hill resorts of the country. At a height of approximately 2000 m above sea level, the city has an abundance of lush tea plantations and jaw dropping scenery. Its nickname comes from the many English style bungalows and buildings still in existence today.

The train journey weaving through the scenic hill country is one of the most beautiful explorations in Sri Lanka. From the edge of soaring mountains, you will oversee the branching valleys from the mist capped mountains, sloping lush green tea plantations, villages dotted with houses, thick forests and whooshing waterfalls.

Pick up from Nanu Oya Railway station.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Nuwara Eliya.

Day 8 - HORTON PLAINS & WORLD’S END – KNUCKLES

Early breakfast at hotel.

Leave for visit the Horton Plains. The Horton plains national park is the highest plateau in Sri Lanka and hosts a unique eco-system and was designated a UNESCO world heritage site. The park views are dominated by panoramic rolling grass plains, with occasional peaks topped by patches of montane forests. Most of its flora and fauna are endemic to Sri Lanka. Among many unique wildlife, Dusky striped squirrel, giant squirrel, brown mongoose, rhino-horned lizard, pygmy lizard and the black cheeked lizard are a few. The park has a healthy population of sambar deers frequently spotted grazing. The most popular and the easiest foot trail is called the world’s end & baker’s falls round trail.

Leave for Knuckles. (Approx. Transfer Time: 4 hours) Knuckles mountains which is one of the best bio-diversity hot spots, a water catchment and a wildlife reserve and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain range is a hotspot among nature and adventure enthusiasts. The climate here is unpredictable and constantly changing.

Check in Camp Site.

Dinner and overnight stay at Camp Site in Knuckles.

Day 9 - CORBET’S GAP – VILLAGE TREK

Breakfast at hotel.

Visit the Corbett’s Gap, which is a noteworthy attraction. Sitting at an elevation of 1,216 metres, it offers spectacular panoramic views of the mountain range, which makes for perfect Instagram shots.

Visit Meemure Village, known to be one of the remotest villages in Sri Lanka situated deep in the Knuckles Wilderness, The local people have maintained their traditional and cultural attitudes towards the forest’s existence. Village area is surrounded by small hills, natural pools, caves, waterfalls and lots of vegetation, and most of the flora and fauna is unique to Sri Lanka.

Dinner and overnight stay at Camp Site in Knuckles.

Day 10 - KNUCKLES MOUNTAINS – KITULGALA

Breakfast at hotel.

Leave for Kitulgala. (Approx. Transfer time: 4 hours) Kitulgala is a small town in the west of Sri Lanka. The Kelani River (the broadest river in Sri Lanka) flowing through Kitulgala was the main location where the Oscar-winning movie 'The Bridge over the River Kwai' was filmed. On the hill above this town, a prehistoric cave was recently discovered containing skeletal remains from some unknown civilization. Kitulgala is also a base for white-water rafting, which starts a few kilometers upstream.

Optional: White Water Rafting session in the afternoon.

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kitulgala.

Day 11 - BIRD WATCHING TOUR – NEGOMBO

Breakfast at hotel.

Make a nature walk in the Kitulgala Forest Reserve, which is the ideal rainforest habitat to spot most of the lowland endemic species of birds including the Green-bill Coucal, Chestnut-backed Owlet, Red-faced Mal koha, Sri Lanka Spot-winged Thrush, Grey Hornbill, Sri Lanka Spur fowl, Ceylon Jungle fowl and Yellow-fronted Barbet. The newly discovered Serendib Scoops Owl was also first heard in this forest. Mammal species found here include the Grizzled Indian Squirrel, Layard’s Striped Squirrel and the Purple-faced Leaf Monkey. The streams hold endemic fish and many species of amphibians. The Earless Lizard, Kangaroo Lizard and the Hump-nosed Lizard are among the reptile species and are frequently seen in the foliage along the Kelani River.

Leave for Negombo. (Approx. Transfer time: 3 hours)

Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Negombo.

Day 12 - NEGOMBO BOAT TOUR

Breakfast at hotel.

Set off on a boat ride in the Negombo Lagoon, which has an expansive mangrove swamp. The Negombo lagoon boat ride would let you spot some of the lush mangroves with vast bio diversity, flora and fauna species in the area as well as water birds such as herons, terns, cormorants and shorebirds.

Afternoon at leisure.

Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Negombo.

Day 13 - NEGOMBO – AIRPORT

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport for onward flight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to and about Sri Lanka right now?

Yes, Sri Lanka is a safe destination for tourists from all over the world and in fact, many are already in the island making memories for a lifetime. Over the past months, Sri Lankans frustrated with corruption sought to raise their voices against those responsible. Although this struggle was sensationally portrayed as widespread unrest, travellers within Sri Lanka and the tourism industry was not affected in any way. With the struggle fully ceasing, Sri Lanka is your perfect holiday destination.

I feel guilty about vacationing in Sri Lanka during an economic crisis. what should I do?

While it is true that Sri Lanka is currently undergoing an economic crisis and the daily lives of many people have been upended, tourism is one of the key drivers of recovery. The industry directly and indirectly employs over 3 million Sri Lankans and brings in critical foreign revenue to the island, central to overcoming the economic downturn and returning life to normalcy. Vacationing in Sri Lanka at the moment may be the greatest helping hand you can give to putting the country back on track.

Tour Terms & Conditions

General

Rates are based on private touring.

If a place of visit is closed to visitors, on a particular time/date, every effort will be made to replace with an alternative.

During major events, accommodation may not be in the mentioned city.

Sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice, in the best interest.

Hotel classifications are based on local standards

Amendments / cancellations etc., are subject to terms and conditions.

Information is as per time of print and subject to change without notice.

Please Note

The rates quoted are based on the listed proposed hotels.

The above rates are net and include government taxes (VAT, TDL & NBT).

These rates are subject to change without prior notice in the event government changes the tax policy, or if the hotels change their rates, or for situations beyond our control.

These rates are applicable for tour operators/travel agents working exclusively with us.

All hotel classifications are as per local hotel classifications.

Meal plan on tour will be on booked basis.

Breakfast will start from the 2nd day.

Half Board will be from arrival day dinner to departure day breakfast.

Full Board will be from arrival day lunch to departure day breakfast.

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Airport to Airport, as per the itinerary.

In an unlikely event of a customer need a betterment, it should be brought to our notice immediately for rectification. No post tour complaints will be considered.

Optional excursions and additional services could be provided for which charges will be collected locally.

Visits to wild life parks, adventure activities, swimming etc, will be at client's own risk.

Safari vehicles (none air-conditioned) available are basic with basic insurance cover

Payment by credit cards will be subject to 3.5% bank charges.

Tours could be re-routed with/ or without adequate notice, in the best interest of the customer.

Certain places of interest could be closed during lunch hours, public holidays etc., and the DMC will not be responsible for those.

Cancellation charges (Sri Lanka)

Within 07 - 00 days - 100% cancellation charge.

Within 14 - 08 days - 75% cancellation charge.

Within 21-15 days - 50% cancellation charge.

If any advance payments are made to any hotels or other suppliers to reserve services, those will be added to the cancellation charges.

Hotel Confirmations

Hotels reservations will be made when confirming, however due to prevailing demand situation, final confirmation of hotel/s, will be subject to availability at the time of receiving the booking confrimation.

Hotel Rules & Regulations

The official check-in time at all hotels will be 14.00 hrs.

The official check-out time at all hotels will be 12.00 hrs.

For early arrival we recommend that the hotel to be reserved from previous day.

Cancellation policy will be applicable for any reduction of allocated / blocked rooms, after the release period.

Children Policy

Infants 0 – 2 years : Free of charge (Baby cot on request)

Child 2 – 12 years : 50% of adult rate sharing room with parents including extra bed

Child 2 – 12 years : 25% of adult rate sharing room with parents excluding extra bed

Visa

A tourist visa needs to be obtained for nationals other than Singapore & Maldives and could be obtained online. For further details, visit http://www.eta.gov.lk/

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